Deputies say man, 18, struck Hillsborough County patrol car

Hillsborough County deputies say an 18-year-old trying to avoid being arrested intentionally hit a patrol cruiser and drove through a local cemetery.

The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County deputies say an 18-year-old trying to avoid being arrested intentionally hit a patrol cruiser and drove through a local cemetery.

According to online jail records, Antwan Lamar Hawkins faces several charges, including aggravated battery on law enforcement officer, burglary and reckless driving. Hawkins was being held in Hillsborough County jail on $30,750 bail, and online records didn't list an attorney.

Authorities say Hawkins scraped paint off a patrol car Wednesday and damaged grave markets during his attempt to flee from deputies.